Hit and Run Collision on Clyde Avenue: Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 20, 2023   2:40 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred on Monday, October 16^th in the 1300 block of Clyde Avenue, near a construction site.

Between the hours of 1:30 and 2:00 pm, a construction worker was struck by a vehicle, sustaining serious injuries.

The suspect vehicle is described as an older model grey or silver SUV, possibly an Acura with a “for sale” sign on the side of the vehicle. The vehicle had a Quebec licence plate beginning with E07 and will likely have damage to the front bumper near the fog lights (no photos of the vehicle are available).

The driver of the vehicle is described as white male, approximately 60 years old, wearing a Montreal Canadians ball cap.

The vehicle left the scene eastbound on Baseline Road.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Front Line Patrol officer Cst. Caizapanta at CaizapantaE@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222 ext: 2125. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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